°Sagacious in adapting means to ends; 
circumspect in action, or in determining any line of conduct; careful, discreet, sensible; -- opposed to rash; directed by 
prudence or wise forethought; evincing prudence;.
            
 
            
              "Moses established a grave and prudent law. --Milton."
            
          
            
              °Practically wise, judicious, 
shrewd.
            
 
            
              "''His prudent career moves reliably brought him to the top"
            
        
          synonyms:
          cautious, wary, circumspect, considerate
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          , discreet, judicious, provident, economical, frugal, sagacious, sensible, careful, wise, reasonable